How long is the commute from Boulder Creek, CA?
Workers who live in Boulder Creek, CA take an average of 37.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.6% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
12.6% work from home.
3.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 37.4 minutes (±6.5)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 12.6%
- Households without a car
- 3.6%
How people in Boulder Creek get to work
| Means of transportation | Boulder Creek | Santa Cruz County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.6% (±8.8 points) | 62.2% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.9% (±5.1 points) | 8.1% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±1.5 points) | 1.9% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±4.1 points) | 4.2% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.9% (±2.9 points) | 4.3% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.6% (±7.0 points) | 19.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Boulder Creek, the average commute is higher than in Santa Cruz County (25.7 minutes).
It is also higher than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Boulder Creek, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Santa Cruz County (1.9%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Santa Cruz County, Boulder Creek ranks 3 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 116 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Boulder Creek
| Vehicles available | Boulder Creek | Santa Cruz County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% (±2.9 points) | 5.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.3% (±8.4 points) | 27.6% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.7% (±9.1 points) | 38.1% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.4% (±8.3 points) | 29.2% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Boulder Creek, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Santa Cruz County (5.2%).
It is also lower than in California (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Boulder Creek
| Boulder Creek | Santa Cruz County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.6% (±7.0 points) | 19.3% (±1.1 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±2.1 points) | 97.1% (±0.5 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.4% (±5.4 points) | 94.2% (±0.7 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Boulder Creek, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Santa Cruz County (94.2%).
It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Boulder Creek
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Creek | — | 37.4 minutes (±6.5) | — |
| Brookdale | 2.2 mi | 35.1 minutes (±12.7) | Not measurably different |
| Ben Lomond | 4.4 mi | 33.1 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Bonny Doon | 6.3 mi | 39.9 minutes (±22.3) | Not measurably different |
| Felton | 7.0 mi | 26.4 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Lexington Hills | 7.8 mi | 34.3 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Scotts Valley | 8.4 mi | 24.9 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Monte Sereno | 11 mi | 24.7 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Saratoga | 11 mi | 25.1 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Felton, CA (26.4 minutes), Scotts Valley, CA (24.9 minutes), Monte Sereno, CA (24.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Santa Cruz County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bonny Doon | 39.9 minutes (±22.3) |
| 2 | Amesti | 39.1 minutes (±6.1) |
| 3 | Boulder Creek | 37.4 minutes (±6.5) |
| 4 | Brookdale | 35.1 minutes (±12.7) |
| 5 | Ben Lomond | 33.1 minutes (±4.4) |
| 6 | Freedom | 30.8 minutes (±4.9) |
| 7 | Rio del Mar | 30.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 8 | Day Valley | 28.9 minutes (±4.4) |
| 9 | Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley | 28.1 minutes (±3.4) |
Showing 9 of 23 places in Santa Cruz County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Boulder Creek is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Boulder Creek
How long is the average commute in Boulder Creek?
Workers who live in Boulder Creek, CA take an average of 37.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Boulder Creek without a car?
3.6% of households in Boulder Creek have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Boulder Creek?
12.6% (±7.0 points) of workers who live in Boulder Creek worked from home, and 92.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boulder Creek CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boulder Creek CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boulder Creek CDP, California
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Boulder Creek CDP, California (place:07652, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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